Planning

PME Medical Chart Paper and Ultrasound Film

SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

05 Feb 2026 at 16:19

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

08 Jan 2026 at 16:38

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply of "PME Medical Chart Paper and Ultrasound Film" is being led by Supply Chain Coordination Limited, a public authority sub-central government entity based in London, United Kingdom. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with an anticipated future notice date of 11th June 2026. The procurement seeks to establish a framework agreement for the supply of goods primarily in the categories of medical chart paper and ultrasound film, relevant to clinical settings. The contract period is set to commence on 30th October 2027 and end on 29th October 2031. Interested businesses are advised to note the significant milestone on 16th February 2026 to conclude all expression of interest meetings.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specializing in medical supplies, particularly those capable of providing continuous paper for computer printers and related products used in medical diagnostics and monitoring equipment. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly suited for this opportunity, as the procurement method supports framework agreements, fostering long-term partnerships. Businesses equipped with ISO and CE certifications and a commitment to sustainability and modern slavery practices will find this a compelling opportunity to expand their engagement with the NHS Supply Chain. The comprehensive value of the framework is set at approximately £5,075,000, offering substantial business potential.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PME Medical Chart Paper and Ultrasound Film

Notice Description

Medical Chart Paper and Ultrasound Film Lot 1 - Medical Chart Paper; cardiotocography (CTG), electrocardiogram (ECG), optical, foetal, pulmonary, bladder scanner, urine analyser, refrigeration and defibrillator recording paper. Lot 2 - Ultrasound Film and Paper for use with proprietary equipment to print out ultrasound scans

Planning Information

In order to participate on our tenders please see our key requirements below: • ISO Certification • CE Certification and Declaration of Conformity certificates • Modern Slavery • Modern Slavery Assessment Tool (MSAT) • Evergreen Sustainable Supplier Assessment • Carbon Reduction Plan (CRP) • Cyber Security We are seeking to engage with interested suppliers who can supply the Goods detailed in the Procurement description. Interested suppliers can express interest in the opportunity using the following link PORTAL ACCESS -Login with URL https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// -Click on “SQs Open to All Suppliers” and search for the title of the procurement: Project_1685– Medical Chart Paper and Ultrasound Film 2027 Pre Market Engagement EXPRESSION OF INTEREST -Click on the ‘EXPRESS INTEREST’ button in the top right corner. -Answer the question in the Qualification Envelope. On receipt of an expression of interest, the Authority will issue the Supplier with a request for information (RFI) document. This document details the full product list of the products in-scope of this intended procurement activity and requests information from interested suppliers that will support the Authority in developing its approach to the procurement. The RFI requests information about the interested supplier(s): 1. Product Range Information and Corresponding Conformity/Governance Documentation. 2. Current market information; value and market share. Any future market related insights, such as (but not limited to) commodity/raw material potential changes, freight and general insights to the full supply chain. 3. Information provided regarding the current supply to which Trusts and centres 4. Information on preferred route with the NHS Supply Chain and lead time 5. Sustainability, including (but not limited to) resource efficiency, use of raw materials, packaging, carbon reduction and labour standards. All responses to the RFI must be supplied to the following email address: (MedicalChartPaper@supplychain.nhs.uk) and must include a reference to the applicable Lot number in the email title to enable this to be reviewed, by no later than 16:00 GMT on 3rd February 2026. IMPORTANT NOTE: all further communications in respect of this PME will be communicated via the MedicalChartPaper@supplychain.nhs.uk mailbox to Suppliers that have registered interest. For Lot 1 and Lot 2 it is intended that any initial expressions of interest will be reviewed alongside any supplier input via the RFI. Once reviewed you may be offered an opportunity to attend individual meetings. If you would like to arrange a meeting, please contact MedicalChartPaper@supplychain.nhs.uk. Meetings are optional and will be scheduled during the period 3rd February 2026 through to 16th February 2026. These individual meetings will discuss the above RFI objectives, and any other information that is deemed applicable to the Procurement/Sourcing Strategy. At this moment in time there is no plan to hold any Webinars, however once submitted information is reviewed from the RFI, we may deem it in the best interests of the supply chain to hold further engagement via Webinars. If this is the case, information to attend will be provided. For all Lots following on from RFI submissions and reviews we may deem it relevant to share the drafted product listing and product specification for feedback. Suppliers can, at any point during the engagement period, contact the Authority to discuss the proposed procurement by way of email to MedicalChartPaper@supplychain.nhs.uk. All meeting requests must be made and concluded before 16.00 GMT on 16th February 2026. There is no guarantee that a formal procurement process will be launched as a result of this early market engagement exercise, nor that any contract(s) will be placed. No remuneration or compensation etc will be paid to organisations who take part in this early market engagement exercise. Suppliers should take part in this process only on the basis that they fully understand and accept this position.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060237
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010665-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30199330 - Continuous paper for computer printers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,075,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Jun 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Oct 2027 - 29 Oct 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
medicalchartpaper@supplychain.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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